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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2008 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do you use an alternative fueled vehicle for your means of transportation? a hybrid vehicle a flex-fuel vehicle a motorcycle a moped or scooter a bicycle I am using more than 1 of the choices above I am using an alternative vehicle not listed above I am not using an alternative vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do you use an alternative fueled vehicle for your means of transportation?
a hybrid vehicle
a flex-fuel vehicle
a motorcycle
a moped or scooter
a bicycle
I am using more than 1 of the choices above
I am using an alternative vehicle not listed above
I am not using an alternative vehicle

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Hybrid-Guy Rookie Author San Jose Posts:43 Points:29,770 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 3:36:17 PM Ignore Hybrid-Guy Report Abuse Hybrid now, but I will buy my next car only if it has a plug.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 3:34:31 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse no
Winston76 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:963 Points:254,585 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 2:34:20 PM Ignore Winston76 Report Abuse I ride my bicycle or walk around town if I'm going relatively short distances.
chri5 Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:19 Points:6,490 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 1:19:17 PM Ignore chri5 Report Abuse I agree with paulydel - the cheapest way to drive is with a car that is paid off. That said - When my gas-guzzling 1993 Ford van dies - I'll be buying something more efficient. In the meantime, I'm riding my bicycle more often.
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,789 Points:847,900 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 1:08:26 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse Whats the sense of buying a new vehicle you will have payments and it just isn't worth the cost. You drive less and keep your paid off vehicle.
LarryDE Rookie Author Delaware Posts:6 Points:821,070 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 1:01:10 PM Ignore LarryDE Report Abuse To dieseldreamer03: Where are you that diesel is cheaper than gas? Every where I see diesel is more expensive than Hi-TesT
LLIH225 Rookie Author Savannah Posts:87 Points:100,215 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 12:42:24 PM Ignore LLIH225 Report Abuse Still using a gas hog.
tautre Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:2 Points:52,425 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 12:38:16 PM Ignore tautre Report Abuse I'm not using alternative because I cant afford to purchase anything else with the gas prices the way the are, but I have cut way back on driving, vacations and errand running.
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 11:58:05 AM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse I am not using an alternative vehicle
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 11:42:11 AM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse A bicycle
fatone Sophomore Author Ventura Posts:220 Points:46,795 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 11:18:53 AM Ignore fatone Report Abuse Most of the options aren't really alternative fueled choices. Why didn't they actually list any real alternatives like biodiesel?
fred64 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:21 Points:12,995 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 11:13:41 AM Ignore fred64 Report Abuse I have a flex fuel engine. The price of ethanol is usually well below gasoline, but it gets a lot lower miles per gallon. When I do the math, gasoline is still a lower cost per mile. I get about 24mpg with gasoline and about 18mpg with ethanol. Pretty big difference!
flyhigh192 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:2 Points:225,665 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 10:02:25 AM Ignore flyhigh192 Report Abuse There are no commercially available alternative fueled motorcycles. The latest I'm aware of is some European makes experimenting with diesel MCs, but these aren't even in the market yet.
Invader_88 Sophomore Author Chicago Posts:106 Points:45,090 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 9:50:21 AM Ignore Invader_88 Report Abuse WTF
brentd Rookie Author Tulsa Posts:25 Points:13,455 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 9:39:36 AM Ignore brentd Report Abuse I would buy a motorcycle but my wife won't let me!!!
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,255 Points:2,034,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 9:01:43 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse not using
FATMANLUTZ Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:106 Points:29,435 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 8:16:22 AM Ignore FATMANLUTZ Report Abuse Maybe I can windsurf an a skateboard
FATMANLUTZ Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:106 Points:29,435 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 8:04:35 AM Ignore FATMANLUTZ Report Abuse I'm going to need a moped.
farmerjack Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,682 Points:1,655,280 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 7:53:26 AM Ignore farmerjack Report Abuse NO
farmerjack Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,682 Points:1,655,280 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 7:52:45 AM Ignore farmerjack Report Abuse NO
Yonkers111 Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,331 Points:857,085 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 7:52:32 AM Ignore Yonkers111 Report Abuse There must be a lot of bicycles and motorcycles somewhere because they do not represent 11% of the transportation in this area.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,550 Points:2,717,775 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 7:39:30 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse None here
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 7:33:54 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I am not using an alternative vehicle.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,882 Points:2,411,980 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 7:03:18 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse If it was more affordable I would
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,112 Points:2,173,000 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 6:55:27 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse no
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,691 Points:2,380,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 6:47:02 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse only walking.
snell snail Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,028 Points:2,598,300 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 5:33:50 AM Ignore snell snail Report Abuse no alternate fuels on my route....
dieseldreamer03 Rookie Author Omaha Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 12:31:55 AM Ignore dieseldreamer03 Report Abuse i am similar to dieselfreak and am a strong believer in diesel vehicles. I recently did a report on diesels and the average anywhere from 30-70% better mileage than there gasoline counterparts. The fuel is cheaper to make is more abundent in the U.S. and the milage is great. Not to mention the durability and ease of maintenance. In my eyes diesels should be our short term solution till we cn make electric and 0 emssions vehicles more failsafe and reliable. GO DIESELS
dieselfreaks Rookie Author Washington Posts:10 Points:191,175 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 11:24:08 PM Ignore dieselfreaks Report Abuse I drive a diesel truck that gets 30+mpg. I would like to see more diesel cars on the road. In europe there are lots of cars that get 50 plus mpg on diesel. What about compressed natural gas low emissions low car maintenance and very cheap. I know there is no profit for oil companies and low tax for the government I guess this will never happen.
BenGast Sophomore Author Boise Posts:129 Points:223,955 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 9:53:59 PM Ignore BenGast Report Abuse I don't have an alternative fueled vehicle and don't think this is the answer we should be looking for. The hybrids are expensive for what I believe will be an interim, short term vehicle until a good electric is introduced. Before we're ready for the vehicles that are currently being worked on we need to have a sufficient supply of electricity and the distribution system so we don't end up with brown outs and useless vehicles. Nuclear appears to be a good possibility. If we don't make some real changes we'll keep getting the results we've been getting.
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 9:23:52 PM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse Unleaded 6 cylinder.
srbykr Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:5 Points:24,450 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 7:59:59 PM Ignore srbykr Report Abuse Since mid-April I have been riding a bicycle 13+ miles each way to work 4 days a week. The one day off is to take clothes for the next week and bring laundry home. Instead of 30 mpg in my Toyota Matrix, I burn 44 calories per mile on a bike and save $600 a year in gas. I am a 58 male. Eat your heart out kids.
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,877 Points:3,228,570 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 7:53:35 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse No, but I would like to.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,549 Points:2,621,900 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 7:44:16 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse No.
SenileOldMan Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,518 Points:942,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 7:13:07 PM Ignore SenileOldMan Report Abuse hybrid, and the mileage is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cbudgie All-Star Author Texas Posts:671 Points:90,570 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 6:12:26 PM Ignore cbudgie Report Abuse I would consider it, though. I see lots of flex fuel impalas areound town. My car is paid for, though, and gets 22-23 mpg (city) and 33-34 mpg (highway), unleaded regular gas, and I can't justify spending another $23,000 or more right now. [Edited by: cbudgie at 10/9/2008 6:13:34 PM EST]
kimberly55 Veteran Author Allentown Posts:418 Points:654,675 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 6:01:44 PM Ignore kimberly55 Report Abuse No.
ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,180 Points:1,551,795 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 5:51:35 PM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse I go from my 16/20 mpg Ranger to my cars to the ultimate mileage using a bicycle. The transport I use depends on need and distance. Haul my boat with the Ranger, road trip with my convertible, shorter trips with the Subaru and local on a bike.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 5:25:55 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse I am not using an alternative vehicle
GasMonc All-Star Author Detroit Posts:907 Points:46,060 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 5:15:58 PM Ignore GasMonc Report Abuse After being an avid hypermiler and averaging not much more than 35 miles to the gallon city/suburban driving I realized the best way to not use as much gas is to just stop driving so much. That's my alternative vehicle, any means. It has now been over a month since I filled up. I am excercising more because of it and I like it.
Kiwiman Veteran Author Denver Posts:305 Points:242,645 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 4:58:05 PM Ignore Kiwiman Report Abuse CNG IS the way to go! We have been driving a Civic GX and CNG fuelled Crown Vic for over three years! Maybe some of you others should try what T. Boone is talking about! CNG = COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS My truck tuns on Propane. All of these burn cleaned and are better for the environment. CNG does NOT come from petroleum as some here think and IS a renewable fuel.
wineaux Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:19 Points:76,580 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 4:38:30 PM Ignore wineaux Report Abuse now that gasoline has been coming down in price, the customers have lost their jobs and can't afford it anyway. this happened when jimmah cahtah was president. frugality is going to be the guiding light just as it was about thirty years ago. obama bin ladin is laughing in his cave and should be in his grave. yogi berra said it best, deja vu all over again and the greedy scum in the banks have more money than they had years ago. The system is breaking down again and it's all i can do to bite my tongue regarding ethnic epithets. a friend asked if this is the time to buy gold. i said that time is past. buy lead.
bellissima9902 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,299 Points:69,035 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 4:10:49 PM Ignore bellissima9902 Report Abuse My dh just bought a bike. I would love a hybrid minivan myself.
anapeg Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,094 Points:53,480 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 4:07:22 PM Ignore anapeg Report Abuse Raielyn said it all in her very first post. Right on! That is one individual with their head screwed on tight. You always seem to either choose to omit or at least over look those of us that cannot afford your alternatives.
shazam777 Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,001 Points:202,705 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 4:02:43 PM Ignore shazam777 Report Abuse Is diesel considered an "alternative fuel"? Based on the underlying premise of the question (essentially: "are you using a fuel-efficient mode of transportation?") I voted for "I am using an alternative vehicle not listed above" because I drive a diesel-fueled vehicle.
Yonkers111 Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,331 Points:857,085 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 2:53:01 PM Ignore Yonkers111 Report Abuse If this poll were correct 11% of the vehicles would be motorcycles and bicycles. I don't think so. Oh, and we are all voting for BHO too.
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,149 Points:930,210 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 1:42:05 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse I've trained dogs to pull me in a wagon around town.
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,494 Points:2,182,130 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 1:28:44 PM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse I agree with "Manual Shifter". Not a clearly worked question. Plus motorcycles use gas and bicycles use what alternative fuel?
Manual_Shifter All-Star Author New Brunswick Posts:501 Points:613,105 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 1:21:49 PM Ignore Manual_Shifter Report Abuse Your question is not clear. It's confusing and doesn't help in accessing/considering honest opinions/answers. You're getting as bad as the political pollsters with their leading/set-up questions! Try to be clear in the future if you expect meaningful participation of we members.
melee757 Sophomore Author Austin Posts:146 Points:137,435 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 1:21:47 PM Ignore melee757 Report Abuse My work commute is too far/hilly/dangerous for a bicycle, but I use a bike for almost all of my errands and eating out around town.
luv2mama Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:248 Points:42,345 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 1:14:09 PM Ignore luv2mama Report Abuse can't justify the cost - hopefully they'll come down in prices - i do have a gas-sipper that's more than paid for - i don't like to waste anything